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I was prescribed 1mg Klonopin for a Vestibular disorder over 20 years ago. About a year ago I reached what I believe now was tolerance. My dizziness and visual problems returned. I didn’t know anything about benzo wd at this point. I decided to get off if the benzos weren’t helping with the dizziness anymore. Doctor prescribed 25% cut every two weeks. Way too fast.

Finally found the Ashton manual and a psychiatrist that allowed me to switch to Valium then taper 10% every 2 weeks.

I’ve been off benzos for almost 4 months now, but symptoms are still very bad. I wanted to come here to find more info.

Thanks!

Welcome to Benzo Buddies. We are a support and information group for those wanting to get off of benzodiazepines. We are here to help.

Tapering is the safest, and most tolerable method for getting off of benzo's.

The max recommended cut is 5-10% every 2 weeks. Many of us have to go slower, depending on our medication and what we can handle. Here are the boards on tapering. Feel free to print out anything you wish, and share it with your doctor. From there, you can formulate a plan, and, you are always free to change it up if it's not working. It can take some trial and error. What works best for me may not be what works best for you.

http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=56.0

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=145.0

"What is happening in your brain," is a wonderful place to start your self education. It explains why we experience all the things we do, and that they are all signs of healing. I still read this at least once a week when the symptoms are overwhelming  me.

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=66397.0

This is a list of withdraw symptoms:

https://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha03.htm#4

In the forums pertinent to your circumstances, you will find other buddies going through their own tapers. This is a good place to ask questions, and receive guidance.

Again, welcome to Benzo Buddies, you have come to a safe, confidential informative support group, and we are happy to have you as a member. You can do this, with knowledge and finding coping skills.

Please take some time to Create a Signature. This will help other members understand your history so they will be better able to support you. Go to the top of the page and select Profile, then choose Forum Profile, insert drug history/timelines into the text box and click Change Profile.

We look forward to reading more from you over the forthcoming days and weeks.

Take care,

BB Team